An 8.8 axle option that allows use of the giant Ford Explorer outer CVs as well as inners. This version is the standalone kit for those upgrading an existing Ronin 8.8
The 8.8 Grande Kit includes:
You will need to source your own donor axles from a 2002 to 2010 Ford Explorer as these will provide the needed CVs. Please note only OEM Ford axles are recommended as several aftermarket suppliers have been found to alter the splines at the interface we care about.
Optional: have Ronin install 2.5" ARP wheel studs
The Ford 8.8 is a substantially stronger diff than the factory Mazda rear end but historically Ronin was always limited by the Mazda outer CV joints. Running the Ford outer CV allows us to maintain a larger diameter throughout the shaft. Diameter matters a great deal for splines as it’s the main driver of strength. Torsional strength is a function of radius to the 4th power (IE a shaft 2x the diameter is 16x as strong) so it's worth fighting for.
We’re also aware that Mazda outer CV’s are becoming hard to come by, especially in the T2 variety. Now you can use any year 2002 to 2010 Ford Explorer shaft as a CV donor for the inner and OUTER parts and therefore not sacrifice your OEM halfshafts. This of course helps offset the cost of the upgrade as the used Mazda parts are in demand. Every now and then we also had customers tell us that T2 CVs could be a bitch to disassembly, something that’s not the same for FD or the explorer CVs. Avoid the headache and get a more heavy duty solution in the meantime.
How much power will it hold? Well, wheel hop can still kill most things but from the folks who've managed to break things we recommend the grande version for anyone makin g 600-1000 hp. We've also found that drag racers and drifters are exceptionally hard on things so our larger grande version is recommended for those folks regardless of power. The shafts come with a lifetime warranty program so if you do break one we can get you a replacement at reduced cost (see https://www.roninspeedworks.net/index.php?route=information/information&information_id=11 for full details).
2006 is a conversion year but so long as it has the single front mounts that's what you want.
Finally, if you recently bought a Ronin 8.8 (offer open for 1 year from delivery) and would like to trade in your mint/uninstalled axles and boots for the upgrade kit, select the trade-in option above. Customer responsible for inbound shipping. Condition of parts to be verified prior to shipping Grande outbound.